There are four main sects with in Hinduism:Shaivism, in which Lord Shiva is worshiped as the main god; Vaishnavism, in which Vishnu is the main god; Shaktism inwhich the female aspect of gods is primarily worshiped and Smartism, in which six main gods are worshipped Shiva, Vishnu, Shakti, Ganesha, Murugan and Surya.

September 18, 2014

Eklavya-The Obedient Student

Eklavya-The Obedient Student

Eklavya was a tribal boy who wanted to learn to be a good archer. Acharya Drona, the royal teacher refused to teach him. Eklavya made a clay statue of Guru Drona. Every day he practiced in front of the statue and soon became a good archer.

One day, when Eklavya was practicing, a dog started barking. He shot
many arrows in its mouth. But he did it in such a manner that not a drop
of blood came out. Guru Drona, who was nearby, saw this and was impressed. He was sure that only a great archer could do that. He started searching for the archer and found Eklavya practicing nearby.

Drone went up to him and asked him, "Who is your teacher?" Eklavyaanswered
"You are my teacher," and showed him the statue. Guru Drona said , "Give me
your right thumb as my fees." Eklavya knew that without his right thumb
he could not shoot, but he cut off his right thumb and gave it to his teacher.